Category Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Procure and oversee designated product categories.

• Ensure that products align with specifications, contractual obligations, and cost goals.

• Maintain optimal inventory levels while tracking the performance of product groups.

• Suggest corrective measures as necessary.

• Foster partnerships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.

• Keep an eye on market trends, price fluctuations, and industry advancements.

• Discover opportunities and mitigate potential risks.

• Confirm that suppliers and products comply with company quality standards, vendor approval criteria, and customer expectations.

• Address product-related issues and customer complaints by coordinating solutions with customers, vendors, and internal teams.

• Compile reports and deliver business insights.

• Assist with special projects and cross-functional initiatives.

• Implement purchasing and sales strategies to generate revenue while balancing risk and return.

• Collaborate with quality assurance, logistics, and operations teams.

• Identify and track market fluctuations and create new business opportunities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Degree in Business Management, Marketing, International Trade, or Agriculture.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a commercial environment is preferred.

• Accountable for a portfolio of high-priority customers/vendors and able to operate independently.

• Extensive knowledge of business processes relevant to the specific discipline.

• Proactively anticipates developments and their potential consequences.

• Strategic mindset is essential.

• Experience in B2B commercial activities and key account management is preferred.

• Proven track record of selling through a portfolio to an existing customer base.

• Successful experience in prospecting, converting prospects into leads, and leads into business opportunities.

• Demonstrated ability to build rapport with customers and maintain lasting relationships.

• Proficient in MS Office.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Strong organizational capabilities.

• Proficient problem-solving skills.

• Effective time management skills.

• High initiative and motivation.

• Capability to excel in ambiguous situations.

• Customer service-oriented mindset.

🏝️ Benefits

• 11 paid holidays.

• 401(K) matching.

• Comprehensive health insurance.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Life Insurance.

• Educational Assistance.

• Paid Paternity Leave.

• Opportunities for volunteering.

• Paid Time Off.